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Holly Tootill, who works for JMW Solicitors, said social media is a breeding ground for discontent and unrealistic expectations.

She added: “There is a relatively small percentage of cases in which individuals are encountering evidence of improper behaviour by their partners on social media.

“But it is, if you like, the volume and frequency of apparent perfection portrayed on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and in lifestyle and entertainment magazines which is a far greater problem.

“Family, friends and businesses are so keen to use social media, in particular, as a means of promotion that spouses are being exposed to lots of very positive imagery.

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While in some cases, a husband or wife might put pressure on their spouse to be equally glamorous to someone they see online.

Holly said: “There are countless complaints about fitness and weight. Couples are under so much pressure to maintain a perfect image.

“Some husbands have threatened to end their marriages and take up with someone else if their wives do not maintain the toned physiques of some of their peers on social media.

“Other marriages have fallen apart because of the strain which the economic downturn has had on the family’s lifestyle.

“As the recession hit, couples had to budget and, on one occasion, a spouse simply tired of having to buy counterfeit luxuries in order to keep up the appearances with those in their social circle as a result.”